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Wah-Tut-Ca 2014 Leader’s Guide

WAH-TUT-CA Scout Reservation

2014 Leader's Guide Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America

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Contents Welcome Home! ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Our Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

About Wah-Tut-Ca .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Before You Arrive for Summer Camp ................................................................................................................................. 8

Paying for Camp .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Planning Your Troop Program ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Preparing to Check in at the Health Lodge ................................................................................................................... 10

What to Bring to Camp – Troop .................................................................................................................................... 11

What to Bring to Camp - Personal ................................................................................................................................ 12

What Not to Bring to Camp .......................................................................................................................................... 13

One Last Thing Before Getting to Camp: ...................................................................................................................... 13

Welcome to Wah-Tut-Ca - The Plan for Sunday ................................................................................................................... 14

Arriving .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

The Campsite ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Sharing Sites .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Troop Check‐in and Registration .................................................................................................................................. 15

The Camp Tour .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

After the Tour ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

Daily Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Saturday Checkout ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Friday ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Saturday ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

The Health Lodge .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Rest at Camp ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Dining Hall ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Eat-in-Site Night ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

Troop Pictures ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

Vespers Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Siesta ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Campfires ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Flag Ceremonies ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

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Uniform ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

Fishing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Camp Policies ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Troop Leadership .................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Responsibilities of the Adult Leader ............................................................................................................................. 21

Adult Coverage ............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Leadership Meetings ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

Pre-Camp Meetings ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

Discipline ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Strangers in Camp ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Leaving Camp ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Emergency Contact ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Visitor Meal Fee ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Camp Services ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Camp Commissioners ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Trading Post .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Mail Service ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Laundry Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

Trash Removal .............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Lost and Found.............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Telephone ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Visiting Days for Parents ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Troop Program ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25

The Open Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Troop and Patrol Adventure Awards ............................................................................................................................ 25

Troop Activities ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Special Demonstrations ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Other Troop Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 26

Camp Wide Events ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Leadership Corps Development .................................................................................................................................... 27

Service Projects and Conservation Projects ................................................................................................................. 27

Advancement ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Advancement Standards ............................................................................................................................................... 27

Merit Badge Applications (Blue Cards) ......................................................................................................................... 28

Merit Badge Counselors................................................................................................................................................ 28 3


Partial Merit Badge Completions .................................................................................................................................. 28

Emergency Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

General.......................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Siren .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Reporting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Restricted Areas .................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................................. 30

Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation Adult Leader Roster ........................................................................................................ 33

Appendix B ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34

SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS --‐ SPECIAL DIET INFORMATION .................................................................................... 34

SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS - SPECIAL DIETARY REQUEST FORM ................................................................................ 35

Appendix C ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation Eat-in-Site Food Request ................................................................................................ 36

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Welcome Home! Welcome to the 2014 Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation Leader's Guide. We're glad you're joining us, and we're gearing up for another great year!

This year's Leader's Guide is designed to walk you through your week at camp. Don't forget to check out our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Our Mission Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation is here to support your unit's year round program. We strive to do this by working with your unit to create an environment that supports your unit’s objectives. Wah-Tut-Ca's natural environment presents an ideal location for units to help their scouts develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Since opening in 1937, Wah-Tut-Ca has lived up to the challenge of providing an exceptional scout camping experience.

We are able to meet our goal in supporting your unit's year round program when we work in conjunction with you to accomplish it. We'll do our best to provide your unit with the program support that it needs.

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About Wah-Tut-Ca The Spirit - This is your camp. Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation is owned and operated by the Yankee Clipper Council, but Wah-Tut-Ca's character, what makes it special, comes from the Scouts and youth leaders, the staff, and the Order of the Arrow. Wah-Tut-Ca means "of Friends and Brothers" or "Friend of little Brother". We all have a part in ensuring that the spirit is kept alive and that the tradition continues for generations to come

The Land - Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation is a magical place located on Northwood Lake in Northwood, New Hampshire, about 60 miles north of the heart of the Yankee Clipper Council and halfway between Concord and Portsmouth, New Hampshire along Routes 4 & 202.

It was the site of the Swain family farm run through the late 1800s and was used briefly as a sportsman's club before it was purchased by the Greater Lowell Council in 1936. With more than 325 acres of heavily wooded forest, less than one-quarter of the camp is developed. Adventure and excitement abound in the many unspoiled areas of natural wilderness.

Wah-Tut-Ca is situated in a unique location in Southern New Hampshire. While the things that initially made the property attractive as a Scout camp (more than a mile of shoreline on Northwood Lake, hundred foot cliffs facing the lake that include smugglers' caves, a natural amphitheater to use for campfires, a number of brooks and streams running through camp, and a variety of plant life and wildlife) are still an important part of who we are, recent discoveries are equally as interesting.

Wah- Tut-Ca is home to a diverse collection of plants and animals including several endangered species, a vernal pool teaming with life, a wide variety of geological features, and a 'Standing Stone' created by Native Americans with immense religious significance, among other things. Through historical, archeological and geological research, we now have an understanding of where Wah-Tut-Ca came from. Even for people who have spent their entire lives at Wah-Tut-Ca, there's still something new to discover.

If you'd like more information on the history and traditions of Wah-Tut-Ca you can read about it in the book titled Discover the Culture – Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation. Copies are available in the trading post or at major book sellers.

The Staff - Wah-Tut-Ca has a trained staff of approximately 75 men and women, headed by a Camp Director and a Program Director. Our staff is waiting to help you enjoy your summer camping experience. Our Senior Staff hold current certifications from the National Camp School, BSA and, as usual, a large number of veteran staff members are returning with a wealth of experience. They are ready to help Scouts advance by offering a wide range of merit badges, skills enhancement, physical challenges, and other fun camping activities.

The Program - Summer camp at Wah-Tut-Ca is run as an open program. Daily meals are served family style in our dining hall, Robinson Lodge, the first new building constructed at Wah-Tut-Ca in 1936 and 1937. Program areas include our science and nature area called Discovery, Climbing featuring a bouldering wall and the Helix, Sports, Handicrafts, Rifle Range, Archery Range, our Scoutcraft area known as Frontier, Handicrafts, Aquatics, our first year camper program Project Green, and a C.O.P.E. course with high and low

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elements including a 300 foot zipline. We have 11 campsites: 9 with flush toilets, one with a pit latrine and one with our brand new Clivus composting toilet. Our Provisional unit, for boys staying additional weeks or attending without their Troop, is staffed full time by at least two dedicated staff members at all times. We have three programs geared towards older boys who are looking for a more challenging week: C.O.P.E., CIT and Aquatics II. With over 60 program area staff members who interact with Scouts on a daily basis we have a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, 1:3 if you count all of our administrative staff.

Your Campsite - Each campsite is outfitted with wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two cots and enough room to store gear for two people. Most of our campsites have flush toilets (Sagamore Ridge has a pit latrine and Pawtucket has our brand new Clivus composting toilet). All campsites come with appropriate cleaning supplies, water buckets and a bulletin board. Kemosabee and Wannalancit campsites also have Adirondaks that are available for Troops to use.

Get in Touch With Us To get mail to a Scout at Wah-Tut-Ca, address it to:

Scout's Name

Troop #, Campsite Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation 292

Blake's Hill Road Northwood, NH. 03261 The office number at Wah-Tut-Ca is 603-642-5233, but we're only there from mid June through mid August. To get in touch with us any other time, call our Haverhill Office at 978-372-0591. Don't forget to check out our website at http://yccbsa.org/wtcsr.

Getting here We're located at 292 Blake's Hill Road, Northwood, NH (if you are going to use your GPS to get here; please be advised that many GPS units will direct you down an unimproved, muddy, dirt road which is not passable for many vehicles). If your GPS tries to take off of Route 43 continue on it to Route 4/202, make a left and continue to follow the GPS directions from there.

Driving directions are included below if you prefer the tried and true map and compass approach. From I -93N Take I-93N to Exit 15E in Concord, New Hampshire. Take I-393 East to Route 4 East. Take Route 4 East to the traffic rotary in Epsom, about 8 miles from I-93. Continue East on Route 4 into Northwood, NH. Turn Right onto Blake's Hill Road, about 7 miles from the rotary. The camp entrance is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the right.

From Route 125 Take Route 125 North into New Hampshire, though Plaistow, Kingston, Brentwood and into Lee, NH. From the traffic rotary in Lee, NH, take Route 4 West (3/4 around the rotary). Follow Route 4 West for approximately 13 miles to Blake's Hill Road in Northwood, NH. Turn left onto Blake's Hill Road. The camp entrance is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the right.

From I -95 Take I-95N to exit 4 (the Route 4/Route 16 split) in New Hampshire . Follow Route 4W/16N for 5.7 miles to exit 6W - Route 4 west. Follow Route 4 west for about 22 miles to Blake's Hill Road in Northwood, NH. Turn left onto Blake's Hill Road. The camp entrance is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the

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right.

Before You Arrive for Summer Camp

Paying for Camp ($50 deposit due April 1 and paid in full before June 1) Program Regular Fee Late Fee (+$50) Scout Week with Troop, Dining Hall $375 $425 Scout Week with Troop, Patrol Cooking 1 $335 $385 Provisional $375 $425 EXTREME Program $375 $425 Additional Week at any Time $275 N/A Adults Fees, with meals 2 $125 or $25/day N/A Adult Fees, without meals $50 or $10/day N/A

1. Troops using Patrol Cooking are responsible for bringing their own food. Food may be stored in the camp's freezer, refrigerator and commissary and ice may be available for coolers.

2. First two adults are free. Units are allowed 1 adult for each 10 youth in camp at no additional charge, with a minimum of 2 adults at all times. A Troop with up to 20 youth will get two adults at no charge; up to 30 will get 3 adults at no charge, etc. Leader roster (Appendix A) and fees must be submitted at the Tuesday Scoutmaster Roundtable.

Council Camperships - Very often generous organizations and individuals provide camperships for Scouts to attend summer camp. If a Troop has such a need and has exhausted its own efforts to finance an individual Scout, contact the Council office for a Campership application. If money for camperships is available, a working arrangement will be developed for individual Scouts. Camperships are only for a portion of the basic fee for summer camp and are available to those families and units that are unable to afford the total camp fee. Camperships are limited and are allocated to Scouts on a need basis. Camperships are confidential, between the family and the council, and when approved, the family and the Scout's leader will be notified. Camperships cannot be transferred from one Scout to another. Applications can be downloaded from http://www.yccbsa.org/camping/camping-forms/53762

Provisional Camping Individual Scouts can attend Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation without their unit. A provisional Troop with a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster provided by Wah-Tut-Ca is offered during the whole summer camp season. The cost for provisional camping is the same as the basic fees. Interested Scouts or their unit leaders should contact the Council Service Center for additional information. Provisional registration can be found at http://yccbsa.org/wtcsr

Counselors In Training (CIT) The counselor in training (CIT) program is designed to give 14-year-old Scouts the opportunity to train to be a future staff member. Many new Wah-Tut-Ca staff members are filled with successful trainees from this program every summer. Our CIT director will train and evaluate each Scout and assist in his personal development. CITs are considered valuable resources to the camp and are treated with the same respect as members of staff. This program is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts in your Troop to receive valuable personal training to bring back to the unit. All ambitious Scouts are encouraged to apply. CITs are strongly

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encouraged to attend the program for at least three weeks to get the full value of the program. CIT registration can be found at http://yccbsa.org/wtcsr

Refund Policy All individual refund requests must be made in writing and must be received at the Haverhill Scout Service center at least two (2) weeks prior to the first day of camp and can be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax. No refund requests will be considered after this date with the following exceptions: (1) Medical/Illness {A letter from a Physician must accompany the written request for refund}, (2) Death of an immediate family member.

All refunds will be minus a processing/administrative fee according to the following schedule:

(A) If Camp Registration Fee is less than $199.00, a $25.00 processing/administrative fee will be charged

(B) If Camp Registration Fee is $200.00 or more, a $50.00 processing/administrative fee will be charged

If a Scout participant leaves and does not return after the start of camp for any reason other than exceptions as noted above, a request for refund if will not be accepted. Requests for refund for exceptions as noted above, in addition to the processing/administrative fee, the refund will be less a per day usage fee.

All Requests for Refunds must be sent to:

Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America Refund Request 36 Amesbury Road Haverhill, MA 01830 Phone: 978-372-0591 Fax: 978-373-9134 Email: [email protected]

No Refund Request, for any reason, for Summer Camp will be accepted after August 31st

Homesickness is not considered a refundable reason to leave camp.

Planning Your Troop Program Elements of a Good Program:

● Patrol Activities: The patrol is the preferred method of Scouting. Camp provides a week- long opportunity to make it come alive.

● Troop Activities: An opportunity to allow your junior leaders to lead and build Troop spirit. ● Camp-wide Activities: A weekly highlight; a time to make new friends and share new experiences. ● Conservation projects: An opportunity to leave behind your mark. Check in with our Discovery

Director. ● Advancement opportunities: Every Scout progressing along the Eagle Trail. ● Free Time: Time to grow, think, and enjoy the programs that interest you most.

Some Planning Ideas: Determine the activities the Troop would enjoy. Determine the need for advancement in the Troop, either rank advancement or merit badges. Compare the Troop program ideas with the existing summer camp program.

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Do as much planning as you can before arriving to Camp. Find out what the Scouts are interested in. If the Troop writes down their activities and goals for the week, they are much easier to accomplish. Read the Camp Program Guide to get an idea of the programs offered this year at the Reservation. Use the menus of suggested activities to plan the highlights of your week at camp. Camp staff is prepared to serve your Troop. With your help, we'll do the best we can to make the week a success for your Troop. Know what you want, communicate your desires to us, and together we'll make it succeed.

Additionally, you should meet with each Scout attending camp to help them plan individual goals to make sure they get the most they can out of their time at camp.

Preparing to Check in at the Health Lodge Medical Forms A completed and signed Annual Health and Medical Record is required for every Scout and adult leader prior to arriving at Wah-Tut-Ca. The form is available at http://www.yccbsa.org/camping/medical-forms/55073. In order to complete the form, each person must:

● Complete parts A, B and C ● Have had a physical completed within 12 months of the last day you'll be in camp and the form signed

by a licensed physician in the Medications section of Part A and the Health Care Provider section of Part C.

● Parents must have signed the Medications section of Part A and the Parent/Guardian section of Part B within the past 12 months.

● Include a photocopy of both sides of medical insurance card in accordance with Part A Upon arrival at camp, a medical re-check will be made. Any Scout not having a complete and signed medical form will be unable to take part in any activity at camp until he has completed a health form. Forms must be received at the camp's Service Center within 24 hours of the Scout's arrival. Adults (18 years and older) who will be staying in camp overnight or for more than 12 hours who wish to participate in camp activities must have a completed medical form on file.

It is recommended that you collect an Annual Health and Medical Record form from each person (youth and adult) attending camp at least a month prior to your week at camp to review and correct as needed.

We cannot return your med form, so copies should be made ahead of time for your use. We recommend that parents keep one copy for themselves, that the Troop keep one copy for use throughout the year and that a third copy be turned into camp.

Medical form procedure will be reviewed at the pre-camp meetings.

Medications - Per New Hampshire state law, the only medications that are allowed to be kept on person are epi pens and inhalers. This means that all medications must be given to the Health officer upon check-in and must be in the original pharmacy containers. This applies to Scouts and adults and to prescription and over the counter medications. Camp has a wide variety of OTC medications on hand to deal with aches and pains, stomach ailments, cough and cold, allergies, bug bites and poison ivy, and we frequently have multiple options for each ailment. Leaving OTC medications at home will speed up Sunday check-in.

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To aid check in at the health lodge, each person with medications should place original pharmacy containers in a sealable plastic bag with name, Troop number, week, and campsite written on the outside of the bag. Instructions for dispensing medication should be clearly indicated on the original pharmacy containers, on the Annual Health and Medical Record, or, if more detailed instructions are needed, on a separate sheet included with the bag of medications.

What to Bring to Camp – Troop

� Cooking Gear and utensils for Cook-in-Site Night. Troops using Patrol Cooking will need additional equipment

� A First-Aid kit - Each Troop is encouraged to bring a first aid kit to camp, but please remember that all injuries, no matter how small, must be reported to the Camp Nurse.

� 3 copies of the Troop roster which includes parent's names, addresses and emergency contact info.

� Lanterns

� Wood tools and eye protection

� Information for the Troop bulletin board

� American Flag

� Troop Flags

� 100 feet clothes line

� Troop record book

� Alarm clock

� Thumb tacks

� Paper, Pencils/Pens, Clipboards, etc.

� Camp craft and Scout craft tools

� Merit Badge Pamphlets, Troop Activities, Scoutmaster Minutes, Scoutmaster Handbook, SSR Program Guide, Reprints, Game Books, etc.

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What to Bring to Camp - Personal Item Suggested Number � Backpack, foot locker, plastic bin, or trunk 1 � Sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket 1 � Pillow 1 � Bug net with poles 1 � Full uniform 1 Set � Walking shoes 1 Pair � Hiking boots 1 Pair � Underwear 7 Pairs � Bathing suit 2 � Extra clothing (shorts, pants, shirts)1 1 pair pants, 2 pairs shorts, 7 t---shirts � Sweatshirt or light jacket 1 � Cap or hat 1 � Socks 7 pairs � Rain gear 1 � Bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth 2 each � Toiletries including soap, shampoo, toothbrush,

toothpaste, deodorant, shaving kit, toothbrush, toothpaste

1 each

� Flashlight 1 � Canteen or water bottle 1 � Completed medical form 3 (2 for camp and 1 for the Troop) � Medications in original pharmacy containers As needed � Pocket knife 1 � Watch 1 � Day pack Optional � BSA Handbook and Field Book 1 each � Merit badge books As needed for advancement � Pens or pencil and notebook 1 � Partial merit badge paperwork As needed � Merit badge projects/pre---requisites As needed � Bug repellent (no aerosol) As needed � Fishing gear Optional � Camera and film Optional � Musical instrument Optional � OA sash If a member � Spending money We recommend at about $12 per day, additional for

Wah-Tut-Ca branded clothing and souvenirs 1. Scouts planning to take Swimming or Lifesaving merit badges will need clothes for rapid undress

and/or emergency swim requirements. Some sizes may be available for loan at the waterfront and some sizes are available for purchase in the Trading Post, but it is recommended that each Scout bring long pants (dress pants/khakis are best but jeans will work; sweat pants and jogging pants will not), a long sleeve button down shirt, and a pair of old sneakers. Plan to get them wet. For this reason, old clothes are recommended.

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What Not to Bring to Camp Based on New Hampshire State Law, BSA policy and Yankee Clipper policy, the following items should remain at home: ● Firearms ● Ammunition ● Fireworks ● Sheath knives ● Archery equipment ● Motorized or remote controlled toys ● Valuables ● Pets ● Aerosol cans of any type ● Alcohol and drugs ● Medications (prescription or OTC) that you do not plan to turn in to the nurse ● Distracting electronic devices (video games, MP3 players, cell phones, etc.) ● A poor attitude

NOTE: Unfortunately, even at Scout Camp, losses sometimes occur. For self-protection, valuables that are merely "creature comforts" (cell phones, radios, MP3 players, etc) should be left at home. We carry no insurance on personal items, including personal vehicles. One Last Thing Before Getting to Camp: Your Unit is responsible for getting everyone and their gear to and from camp safely. Enlist the help of the Scouts' family and your Troop committee. Exact arrival and departure times should be determined and communicated well ahead of time. In accordance with the Scout Law (a Scout is Thrifty) and the Outdoor Code (to be Conservation Minded), carpooling is highly encouraged.

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Welcome to Wah-Tut-Ca - The Plan for Sunday Arriving We recommended that you have your scouts arrive around 11:00. A troop vehicle is allowed into your campsite prior to 11:00. We ask that all vehicles be in the parking by 11:00; please plan accordingly. Remember that the first meal served in the dining hall will be dinner at 5:30. Keep in mind that no services will be provided until 11:00 a.m. on Sunday when the Service Center opens. A greeter will be at the camp gate starting around 11:00 a.m. to guide people along to the main parking lot and answer questions. There will be staff in the parking lot to assist with parking starting around 11 a.m. If your campsite is along the road before the Service Center, as soon as your gear is unloaded, we ask that you move the vehicle to the parking lot so that there is no blockage of the camp road or of the access to the campsite.

Even if you didn't carpool to camp, carpooling from the top of the hill to the site is recommended whenever possible.

The Campsite Each campsite is outfitted with wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two cots and enough room to store gear for two people. Most of our campsites have flush toilets (Sagamore Ridge has a pit latrine and Pawtucket has our brand new Clivus composting toilet). All campsites come with appropriate cleaning supplies, fire buckets, flag poles, a tarp, a picnic table, a sink with running water, and a bulletin board. Kemosabee and Wannalancit campsites also have Adirondaks that are available for Troops to use. Campsite capacities are based on double occupancy in each tent - please pair up your Scouts for the week to make sure we have enough room for everyone.

Sharing Sites In some instances, there may be multiple Troops sharing a site. You can check at the Service Center when you arrive to see if your Troop will be sharing a site. You can also call the council office ahead of time to find out. If your Troop is sharing a site, please work with the other Troop to make sure the week goes as smoothly as possible. Most sites have a logical way to divide them in half. If you arrive first, try to choose tents for your Troop that will make sharing the site easy.

As soon as possible on Sunday, you should meet with the leadership from the other Troop and discuss how to share the site. Some things to think about: ● How to divide sleeping arrangements ● Revile and lights out times ● Sharing of cleaning duties ● Sharing of colors in the campsite ● Sharing of the campfire area ● Sharing of resources for eat-in-site night ● What to do if a Scout from the other Troop shows up in the site and no adults from that Troop are in the

site ● How to maintain discipline/order in the site

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Final determination for your camp site may be changed at the discretion of the camp director to better optimize camp space availability.

Troop Check‐in and Registration Your Troop should establish a procedure to check boys into the campsite. This should be done in the campsite and not the parking lot. Have older Scouts help with the check-in and getting younger Scouts settled in their tents. Registration with the camp management can be done at any time on Sunday in the service center from 11:00 a.m. right up until just after the Scoutmaster meeting. A good time to take care of this is on the tour while your Troop is meeting with the Trading Post manager. It would be helpful if you could take care of this before 4:00. We require a copy of your final Troop roster for the week to compare with the council office list. We have attached a blank roster to this guide that we would prefer that you use. Final fees, picture fees, and meal tickets are dealt with at this time. All of your questions and concerns regarding policies and program will be addressed at the Sunday Scoutmaster meeting which takes place at the Service Center at 7 p.m.

The Camp Tour The camp tour is mandatory for all Scouts per National Camping Standards. This includes medical check-in, swim classifications, and dining hall assignments. We understand this is a good time to set up your site while the Scouts are out, so it is not mandatory for adults after medical check-in. It is strongly encouraged for all adults new to camp to attend the tour.

Your Troop will be assigned a staff member who will serve as your Troop Guide for the day, making sure Sunday goes smoothly for your unit. Your Troop Guide will be at your site by 11:00am. Each area will be visited on your tour so it is encouraged that you begin no later than noon. You'll find that there will be time to unpack between the end of the tour and dinner, which begins at 5:30 p.m.

Some more tips help your tour be successful: ● Have your older Scouts help lead and keep the Troop together. This is very important particularly for

larger Troops. ● Have Scouts wear their bathing suits on the camp tour with proper foot wear (sneakers - not flip flops).

Carry a day pack with a towel, rain gear, water, etc. ● EVERYONE with medication will check their medicine into the Health Lodge per New Hampshire state

law except rescue inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors. No exceptions. ● All Scouts will have a swim check. It is strongly encouraged that adults participate in the swim check to

set an example or help that shy Scout.

After the Tour Once your tour is complete, your Troop Guide will return you to the campsite. Your Troop will have free time until dinner, which starts at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, you'll meet up with your Troop Guide again to complete the rest of the tour at the Waterfront and the C.O.P.E. course. Once the rest of the tour is complete, most of your Troop will have free time until the opening campfire at 9 p.m. The trading post will be open. At 7 p.m. there will be a leader's meeting and an SPL meeting. Both will be held at the Service Center.

Following the campfire, we recommend an early bedtime, so you can get a fresh start on the morning. Welcome home.

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Daily Schedule The daily schedule at Wah-Tut-Ca is pretty straight forward.

• We recommend your Troop wake up by 7 a.m. each day to perform campsite chores and get ready for campsite inspections.

• Breakfast is at 8 a.m. preceded by raising the colors • Program areas open from 9 a.m. to noon • Lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. • Program areas are open again from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. • Siesta time 4:15 p.m. until dinner at 5:30 p.m. • Evening program runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Make sure to send your waiters to the dining hall 15 -20 minutes before each meal!

Since we run an open program, Scouts are free to decide where they want to go each day. Don't forget that some areas, activities, and merit badges are only offered at certain times, so it's helpful to talk with Scouts frequently about the plans to make sure they meet their goals for the week.

We recommend that lights out be as early as possible. Each Troop should respect the quiet time of 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Saturday Checkout In order to keep up the enthusiasm that has built up during the week Saturday morning will be check out time. This will give everyone a full day of program on Friday.

Friday • Friday lunch: Staff will hand out Scoutmaster packets and Commissioner will schedule a checkout

time with you • A full afternoon of camp program. • Siesta at 4:15. • Flag ceremony at 5:50PM and dinner at 6PM. • Open program from 7PM to 8PM. • Closing campfire at 9PM.

Saturday • Saturday Breakfast: Cereal, muffins or bagels, and fruit. Served at the Dining Hall. This will be

served cafeteria style at the usual 8:00 am time. • Pack up your campsite and check out with your staff member

o Troop campsite checkout inspections. • Closing ceremonies begin at 10:00AM.

o Troop and Patrol Adventure Awards presented along with other awards from the week: Platinum Arrow and Bullet, Camp Wide Games awards, etc.

o Advancement paperwork and medications returned along with Troop pictures. o Announcements including information on CIT and Staff Sign-ups.

• Troops should plan to leave camp by 11:00 on Saturday to give us time to reset the site for the next week.

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• Early check out forms are not required and proper dismissal of the Scouts is the responsibility of the Troop leadership.

• Please make sure to turn in your camp evaluation before leaving for the week.

The Health Lodge A Health Officer is present in Camp at all times and a local doctor is on call for emergencies. All first aid treatment will be given and recorded at the Health Lodge. All injuries and illnesses must be reported to the Health officer, and no injuries should be treated by Troop Leaders.

The Health Officer will disperse medications for Leaders and Scouts. This mandate is in compliance with New Hampshire State health and safety codes. Per New Hampshire state law, the only medications that are allowed to be kept on person are epi pens and inhalers. This means that all medications must be given to the Health officer upon check-in and must be in the original pharmacy containers. This applies to Scouts and adults and to prescription and OTC medications.

To aid check in at the health lodge, each person with medications should place original pharmacy containers in a sealable plastic bag with name, Troop number, week, and campsite written on the outside of the bag. Instructions for dispensing medication should be clearly indicated on the original pharmacy containers, on the Annual Health and Medical Record, or more detailed instructions are needed, on a separate sheet included with the bag of medications.

If an injury or illness requires that someone be sent to the hospital, the Health Officer and Camp Director will determine if they should be sent via car or ambulance. In either case, his medical form and a "hospital packet" must accompany him. The hospital packets are located in the Health Lodge. It includes: a map to the hospital, insurance information, and important phone numbers. This policy applies to all campers, leaders, and staff.

Rest at Camp The amount of sleep a boy gets can make the difference between a great camping experience and a poor one. It has been shown that adolescents need 10 hours of sleep to function in a cheerful positive manner. The Scoutmaster is responsible to see that each boy has the opportunity to get at least 8-10 hours of sleep each day. There will be a one-hour siesta each afternoon.

Dining Hall During the week, the Dining Hall will serve meals at 8 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Seating arrangements will be made during check-in on Sundays, with an attempt toward seating the Troop together. At least one staff guest sits at each table to assist in the proper serving of food. It is very important that each camper be served a well-balanced meal.

Most meals during the week will be served family style (for example, each table will get a bowl of mashed potatoes that are to be distributed among the people at the table). This requires some supervision to make sure that everyone is getting a fair share. Our staff are trained to help with this, but it may take a little extra effort from your Troop leaders at the beginning the week. Most Scouts pick up on this quickly.

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The waiter system is used at Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation for the distribution of meals. In the waiter system, Troops assign one person per table per meal to act as the waiter for that table. Waiters are to report 15-20 minutes before each meal, so they can set the tables. It is their duty to bring the food to the table, return the dirty dishes and clean the table after the meal. It typically takes a little less than 20 minutes after the meal for cleanup. Waiter duty should rotate for each meal. Leaders are asked to watch that tableware is not removed from the Dining Hall and to help maintain order during the meals. Waiter duty is a normal camp assignment and is not to be used as a punishment. Staff will act as waiters on Sunday night and experienced campers should be assigned waiter duty early in the week to help set an example.

If any of your Scouts or leaders have special food requirements, please contact us our Food Service Committee Chairman George Kouloheras as soon as possible at [email protected]. Also, filling out the Special Diet Request Form, Appendix B and bringing it with you the check in at the Dining Hall will help us understand your needs.

Grace is said at all meals. Scouts are expected to practice common courtesy and etiquette while in the Dining Hall.

Eat-in-Site Night Eat-in-site night, typically Wednesday night, is an opportunity to do some Troop cooking while at camp. On that night, food may be picked up between 4:00pm and 5:30pm from the Dining Hall porch, and all unused food should be returned by 6:30pm. We ask that all Troops submit their eat-in-site night food request form by lunch on Monday. It is important that we receive all forms by this time so that we can make sure we have all of the food that you need on hand. We will have a standard selection of food available to you (see Appendix C). This form will also be available to you when your troop meets with the dining hall steward on Sunday. If there are other items you wish to purchase, we will be happy to provide directions to the local supermarket. If your Troop is planning an elaborate meal on Wednesday night, you may find it easier to bring some of your own ingredients.

Troop Pictures Troop pictures will be taken on Mondays during Siesta from 4:15 to 5:15 as noted on the schedule. The order in which pictures are taken is on a first come, first served basis. Getting there early is recommended to avoid a long line at the end. Pictures will be taken on the porch of the service center. In the event of a rainy day, pictures will be moved into the Dining Hall. Troops are encouraged to take pictures in their Field Uniforms. The cost per photo this season is $8.00 payable when your Troop checks in.

Vespers Service A Scout is Reverent. The Chapel is available for those Troops or individuals wishing to hold services at any time. Any unit wishing to invite their spiritual leader or Troop Chaplain to conduct a service may do so. Your spiritual leader is the guest of the Camp for meals while serving the spiritual needs of your Troop. Wah-Tut-Ca's Chaplain will

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hold non-denominational services and inspirational talks. Attendance at these services is highly encouraged because a Scout is reverent.

Siesta Siesta at Wah-Tut-Ca is a time for the Troop to regroup after a long day of activities. Each day from 4:15 until dinner all program areas and the Trading Post will close. Use this time to rest up for evening of fun or spend some time together in the campsite planning, talking, working on advancement, or just plain enjoying everyone's company. There is a list of activities that can be offered under “Troop Program.” Please coordinate with the appropriate area director.

Campfires Campfires are one of the most memorable times in a week at summer camp. They are in fact showcases of comedic and musical talent where laughter and singing can be heard echoing across the lake for hours into the evening. In the grand tradition of Wah-Tut-Ca, the staff performs the campfire on Sunday evening. On Friday evening, the show is turned over to the Troops. Troops can begin signing up on Thursday afternoon with the Program Director for the songs, skits, and cheers they would like to perform. Remember, for a successful campfire, audience participation is key, so plan your events accordingly.

Flag Ceremonies Troops are asked to participate in running flag ceremonies at both breakfast and dinner. The staff will run the flag ceremony on Sunday night. Troops are encouraged to bring their own history and traditions. There are 10 opportunities during the week to run ceremonies so all interested Troops are asked to sign up at the Sunday night Senior Patrol Leaders' meeting.

Uniform It is recommended that a Scout have at least one complete Official Boy Scout Field Uniform (Class A uniform) for his stay in camp. The Field Uniform consists of a Scout short- sleeved shirt, Scout shorts, and Scout Socks. Leaders are encouraged to have a complete uniform; appropriate use of the uniform in your Troop depends upon your example. The Field Uniform is to be worn every day to evening meals and for Troop pictures. Activity uniforms (Scout shorts, Scout socks and a Scouting T-shirt) should be worn at all other times though alternates to the Activity Uniform may be used at the Troop's discretion. Shoes or appropriate footwear should be worn at all times, by all persons. No open-toed shoes are permitted.

Code of Conduct The law of camp is simple. It is the Scout Oath and Law.

Hazing is illegal and will not be tolerated. Any incident of hazing is considered abuse and the Scout Executive and proper authorities will be notified immediately. Any case of child abuse will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

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Fishing Northwood Lake is a great place to fish. There are plenty of locations to fish from shore and we have many boats available at the Waterfront if you'd rather fish in some deeper water.

Camp Policies The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss anyone from camp for violation of the following camp policies and standards:

• Liquid Fuels: Fuel that is in or attached to an appliance may remain in the site. Bulk fuel containers

must be stored in the fuel shed at the Ranger's station. Ask camp administration for assistance. Liquid fuel is approved for use in campsites, but propane is recommended. Only adults can use liquid fuels in camp.

● Inspections: Campsites must be in good condition and will be inspected daily for health, safety, and appearance.

● Behavior: All people in camp are expected, at all times, to uphold the Boy Scout Oath and Law. Improper language, irresponsibility, dishonesty, or any other violation of the Scout oath and Law will not be tolerated.

● Drugs and Alcohol: The possession or use of alcoholic beverages and non-prescribed drugs by any person in camp, including adults, is strictly forbidden and are grounds for instant dismissal. Adult leaders, parents and the Scout Executive will be notified. Furthermore, it is the policy of the reservation for all persons found with illegal drugs to be remanded to the New Hampshire State Police.

● Smoking: A Scout Camp is hardly the place for a boy to learn to smoke or to further the habit. Troop leaders should not permit any Scout to smoke or use smokeless tobacco. Smoking is not permitted on camp property.

● Campfires: Fires are allowed only in the fire ring located in every campsite. ● No Flames in Tents: No open fires in tents are allowed under any circumstances. This includes all

types of lanterns, candle, lighters and matches. ● Vehicles --‐ Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle use during the week at camp will be strictly

controlled. The speed limit in camp is 5 MPH. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, and vehicles must be properly registered and insured. There must be a seat belt for everyone in the vehicle, and no one is allowed to ride in the bed of trucks or trailers per BSA Policy. All vehicles must be parked in the camp parking lots near the Service Center. Any requests for special vehicles in camp for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Camp Director one week prior to arrival at camp.

● Trailers: Troop equipment trailers are allowed in campsites. Trailer wheels must be chocked.

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● Restricted Areas: Off-limit areas in camp include the following: staff living quarters, the kitchen, behind the counter in the Trading Post, the marked areas behind the Rifle and Archery Ranges, the marked areas around the climbing wall, the C.O.P.E. Course and the Waterfront.

● Gambling: Gambling is illegal and will not be allowed in camp. ● Firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment: Personal shooting sports equipment is not

allowed in camp without prior approval of the Camp Director and Shooting Sports Director. Any such equipment must be turned in to the Shooting Sports Director upon arrival in camp and will be returned when you leave. Equipment will be locked in the camp's firearms safe. Use of such equipment at the ranges will be at the discretion of the Shooting Sports Director and must be in compliance will all BSA policies and the range Standard Operating Procedure.

● Large Knives: Sheath knives, oversized pocket knives and machetes have no place in summer camp and should be left at home.

● Visitors: Visitors in camp must register at the Service Center. See Visiting Days for Parents on page 26 for more information.

● Tree Damage: No trees, dead or alive, are to be cut without specific permission from the Camp Director or Camp Ranger. A $10.00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced.

● Protection of Camp Property: Wah-Tut-Ca is your camp and we ask that you treat the facilities and equipment as if it was your own. Units will be billed for anything that is maliciously damaged, destroyed, or lost.

● Chainsaws: Per BSA policy we cannot allow the use of chainsaws for any reason without the direct authorization and approval of the camp ranger.

● Fireworks: No fireworks of any kind are allowed in camp. ● Fighting: Fighting is not allowed in camp, and it is grounds for immediate dismissal. ● Pets: Pets are not allowed in camp. Please leave them at home.

Troop Leadership The heart of the summer camp experience lies in the Troop campsite. The activities and learning experiences that happen in the site are at least as important as what takes place in the rest of camp. In order for the Scouts in your Troop to have a good experience at camp, skilled adult leadership in the site in invaluable. If you're a new leader, we'd be happy to help get you up to speed on running a good program for your Troop - just ask a Commissioner, that's what they're there for. The information below outlines what we expect from adult leaders to make the week run smoothly.

Responsibilities of the Adult Leader One of the most important roles of the Troop Leader is to insure the safety and well being of the Scouts in his/her Troop. This is usually easy if you obey the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America and of the Reservation Staff.

Adult Coverage Each Troop must provide at least two adult leaders during their unit's entire stay. For proper supervision, Troops will be required to have one adult, 21 years of age or older, and enough additional adults, 18 or over for a ratio of 1 adult to 10 boys. In addition, Troop Leaders are directly responsible for the supervision of all members of their unit. Scouts shall not be permitted to roam camp unsupervised. Troops will use the "BUDDY SYSTEM" in camp and a check-in/checkout board in their campsite for all Scouts. In all movement

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of boys, the buddy system will be used. In no case, will boys be permitted to move about without a buddy. If a leader wishes to leave camp, arrangements should be made with the Camp Director for coverage. Under no circumstances may the Troop be left with only one leader, or unattended. If adult leadership changes during the week, please advise the Camp Leadership. Anyone entering or leaving Wah-Tut-Ca during the week must sign in or out at the Camp Service Center.

Please fill out an Adult Leader Roster for your Troop. See Appendix A.

Leadership Meetings There will be a Scoutmasters' meeting on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. at the camp service center. At least one adult from each unit is asked to attend. This will be an opportunity to meet key camp personnel face to face. We will go over safety regulations and information for the week. At this point, we will also hand out 2 free rifle targets per boy for each unit and the meal in site request forms. Any immediate concerns can be addressed at this meeting as well.

There will also be a Senior Patrol Leaders' meeting at the same time outside of the Service Center. At least one youth representative (preferably the SPL) from each unit is asked to attend. This meeting will involve the signing up for certain activities. Other SPL meetings may be held to go over other camp activities and to plan Friday night's campfire.

Two Scoutmaster Roundtables will also be held during the week on Tuesday and Thursday. Use this time to meet with the camp Commissioner to discuss how the week is progressing for the Troop.

Pre-Camp Meetings Several pre-camp meetings will be scheduled so that you'll have a chance to meet some of the staff, go over the changes since last year, and ask any questions you may have. The dates of the meetings will be communicated to Scoutmasters and published on the council calendar once they have been set.

Discipline Normally, discipline of a camper is the responsibility of the adult unit leader in charge at summer camp. All discipline problems concerning campers shall be reported to the Camp Director immediately. Under no circumstances shall a camper be deprived of food, isolated, subject to corporal punishment, or be subjected to abusive physical exercise as a means of punishment.

Strangers in Camp It is of the highest priority that we look out for the safety and well being of every Scout who enters our gate. One way we do this is by identifying people who belong in camp as opposed to people who don't. We will be issuing colorful wrist bands to all adults and visitors in camp. These wrist bands must be worn by all Adults and visitors in camp. You will receive your wrist bands when your Scoutmaster registers your Unit during the check in process on Sunday. Visitors will receive their wrist band once they have signed in to camp at the Service Center. We ask that if you see an adult in camp not wearing a wristband that you direct them to the Service Center.

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Leaving Camp Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at any time for any reason, must be accompanied by their Scoutmaster to the Camp's Service Center to sign out. When returning, he/she must stop and sign-in. No Scout is permitted to leave camp without permission of the Scoutmaster. This policy allows us to know your whereabouts in case an emergency arises. Scouts can only leave camp with an authorized adult. The individual they leave with will be asked to sign an early release form and provide photo identification, which will be copied and kept on record.

Emergency Contact Parents are requested to leave notice of their whereabouts with the Scoutmaster, if they plan to be away from home while their son is at camp. If the parents cannot be reached, it is a wise idea to have the name and phone number of another person who can be contacted in case of emergency. This info should be included on the Medical Form

Visitor Meal Fee Meal fees for visitors are $10 per meal.

Camp Services Camp does have some tools and equipment available for Troops to use. Talk with a commissioner and explain the project you're working on, and we'll do our best to help facilitate that project. Equipment will be checked out to you and should be returned to the same person. Units will be charged for all damaged and lost equipment. Please return equipment immediately after use.

Camp Commissioners As part of our service, a Commissioner will be assigned to your Troop to serve as a liaison between you and the camp staff. They will answer questions, help schedule special programs for your Scouts, assist in requests about Meal-In-Site, etc. Look to your Commissioner for advice, assistance, ideas, solutions, and friendship. The Commissioners will also be in charge of the Scoutmaster Meetings. As part of the Troop Adventure Award, the Commissioners will conduct a daily campsite inspection in conjunction with your Senior Patrol Leader. Inspections will be held during the daily program time periods.

Trading Post The camp operates a Trading Post for the sale of craft supplies, merit badge books, candy, ice cream, stamps, souvenirs, and other camping equipment. Operating hours will be clearly posted. Scouts should plan their summer camp budget to include spending money. There is no specific amount of money a boy should bring to camp. however, last year's average camper spent about $55.00 at the Trading Post. Campers are responsible for safeguarding their own money.

Mail Service Daily postal deliveries and collections are made at camp. Correspondence should include their Troop number and campsite in the address. Outgoing mail will be picked up from the mailbox at the Trading Post, and incoming mail will be delivered to the unit's mailbox, located in the Service Center. Keep in mind that it can take several days from the time an item is mailed until it will be received by the unit. Parents may want to

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send items a few days before their son leaves for camp to ensure that it is received early in the week. The correct mailing address for camp is:

Scout's Name Troop #, Campsite

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation 292 Blake's Hill Road Northwood, NH 03261

Laundry Services The camp does not have any laundry services available. However, there are laundry facilities located on Loudon Road in Concord, and directions are available in the Service Center.

Trash Removal It is the responsibility of the Troop to bring all trash to the dumpsters located at the Dining Hall every evening. This will help keep unwanted critters out of your site

Lost and Found The main Lost and Found box is at the Service Center, though each area (especially the Waterfront) has its own Lost and Found that is periodically transferred to the Service Center. Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Service Center or individual areas during the week or at the Council Service Center after the camp season.

Telephone The camp business telephone number is (603) 942-5233. A staff administrator will receive and deliver messages to campers and leaders during camp.

Visiting Days for Parents All visitors must check-in and checkout at the Camp Service Center and receive a wristband upon their arrival or departure from camp.

Parents and friends are welcome to visit camp at any time. However, because most boys are at camp for only one week, frequent visits interfere with the Troop program and his activities. It is completely at the Scoutmaster's discretion to encourage or discourage visits by parents, and parents should clear all visits with their Scoutmaster.

Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements with the Camp Director at least 24 hours in advance. Generally, parents will be permitted to sit with their sons, provided space is available. If space is limited, a special guest table will be arranged. Day visitor meal costs are $10 each, and tickets are available at the Trading Post.

The best time for parents to visit is during Wednesday's eat in site meal.

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Troop Program The summer camp program is everything that happens to a Scout while he is at camp. Because of this, Wah-Tut-Ca offers a wide range of opportunities for Scouts to enjoy. While advancement activities make up an important part of the opportunities at summer camp, other activities are equally important to the development of a Scout into a better adult. As you read through the following pages, please keep in mind:

• A summer camp program is limited only by a Troop's imagination • If your Troop is to get the most out of summer camp, it needs to plan before arriving. • A program at summer camp needs to be aimed at meeting the needs of the Troop, the Patrol and the

individual Scout. • If your Troop is to get the most out of summer camp, it needs to have the direction of week-long adult

leadership.

The Open Program Not all Troops are alike so we don't expect every Troop to want the same summer camp experience. One of the great things about the open program at Wah-Tut-Ca is that it gives you the flexibility to create a program that works for your Troop. The basic idea behind the open program is that a Scout can go to any program area at any time he wants and work on whatever activity or merit badge he wants. It also allows for troops who want a structured program the ability to schedule activities with the areas.

Of course, there are some areas like the Waterfront or C.O.P.E. that have scheduled activity periods in order to provide appropriate supervision at all times. And most areas have special events throughout the week that are only available at specific times (e.g., candle making at Handicrafts or muzzle loading at the Rifle Range). Overall though, we try to avoid a very scheduled program since that's what most Scouts get at school the rest of the year. If your Troop wishes a more scheduled program for a particular area group of Scouts (first year campers, for example), the Program Director and area directors are more than happy to help your Troop put a schedule in place for the week and to help you implement it your Troop program.

Our staff will make every effort to smoothly coordinate the needs of your Troop and its patrols and Scouts with those of the other Troops in camp into what becomes the camp program. Occasionally, it may be necessary to shift or rearrange certain program plans you have listed in your schedule in order to accommodate everyone, but this will be done only when no alternative is possible.

Troop and Patrol Adventure Awards Another way to expand on your Troop and patrol program is by earning the Troop and Patrol Adventure Awards. Each award consists of a series of activities that can be completed throughout the week that will develop leadership and build teamwork in the Troop's members. Each activity involves a different part of the camp program and requires the signature of approval from the respective area director. Forms on how to complete the awards will be given to your SPL at the SPL meeting on Sunday evening.

Troop Activities This section is intended to help Troops plan their week in camp by listing some of the many program possibilities at Wah-Tut-Ca. As you plan your week, remember that the staff is at camp to make your

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program a success. If there is anything we can do to make your week better, just let us know. Be creative in building your program! Following are a few ideas to get you started:

Special Demonstrations ● Rank Requirements ● Leave No Trace ● Cooking ● Wilderness Survival ● Safe Swim Defense ● Safety Afloat ● Tot'n Chip / Firem'n Chit ● Orienteering ● First Aid (CPR) ● Anything else your Troop can think of!

● Knots and Splicing ● Woods Tools ● Backpacking ● Ecology Conservation ● Black Powder Demonstrations ● Climb on Safely ● Youth Protection Training ● Pioneering

Other Troop Activities • Safe Swim • Conservation Project • Troop Adventure Award • Outpost Camping • Patrol Adventure Award • Troop Invite • Whale Boat Trip • Anything else your Troop would like to do! • 10 Man Canoe • Nature Hike • Polar Bear Swim • Pioneering Project • Sports Challenge (Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, etc.) • Kayaking • Bouldering Wall

Camp Wide Events There are a number of camp wide activities that take place throughout the week including campfires and camp wide games. These play an important part of the Troop's program. More information can be found in

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the 2014 Program Guide.

Leadership Corps Development You know your leadership corps the best. We want to help you to develop them into a cohesive interdependent group. Though some initiative games and other C.O.P.E. activities the C.O.P.E. Director will help your leadership corps to grow and achieve higher goals through teamwork, cooperation and trust. They will learn what it means to depend on each other, not only in the camp setting, but in the Troop setting as well. The sessions will usually last an hour or so and one or two sessions per Troop will complete the typical program. These newfound skills will lead to an improved Troop program. Please contact the C.O.P.E. Director to set up an appointment at camp.

Service Projects and Conservation Projects Star and Life service projects may be carried out at camp with the approval of the Scoutmaster and the related camp personnel. Eagle Service Projects cannot be done at camp. For a list of service projects in camp just check in with the Camp Ranger or the Camp Director. You can contact the Camp Ranger Tom Lothian for this list before camp at [email protected] or by calling 603-942-5233. If you're looking for a conservation project, talk to our Discovery Director.

Advancement While advancement is a key part of the Scouting program, it's important to keep a good balance between advancement work and allowing Scouts to have fun. Remember that most Scouts live in a very scheduled world - school, sports, and even weekly Scout meetings. Unstructured time at camp, where Scouts get to make decisions and do what they want to do, can be very beneficial to most boys.

To get the most out of your Troops week at camp, take "inventory" of your Troops advancement needs and build the Troop and patrol program around these needs. Advancement will be a natural result of a Scouts participation in that program. Be sure each Scout takes his Boy Scout Handbook to Camp.

Advancement opportunities at Wah-Tut-Ca are outlined on http://yccbsa.org/wtcsr.

Advancement Standards All advancement at Wah-Tut-Ca is accomplished by the same methods that are standard in the BSA. Advancement is accomplished through four distinct steps:

● LEARNING - A Scout learns by doing. He learns outdoor skills by hiking and camping. He learns

Scout skills in Patrol and Troop sessions. He advances naturally by doing things with his fellow Scouts

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● TESTING - A Scout demonstrates his ability to members of the Patrol Leaders Council or other Troop staff members

● REVIEWI NG - Three or more members of the Troop Committee conduct the Board of Review. The

Board of Review for the ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle will usually occur when a Troop returns home. If there are enough bona fide members of the Troop committee in camp, then this step may be accomplished in an outdoor setting.

● AWARDING - The Scout is "recognized" in front of his fellow members for his accomplishments.

Once the Scoutmaster has received the Advancement Folder from the Program director on Saturday, it may be a good idea to give out, or let everyone know while the parents are there what each Scout has accomplished.

Merit Badge Applications (Blue Cards) Proper Merit Badge applications (Blue Cards) must be used at camp. Merit Badge cards may be purchased at the Trading Post or the Scout Shop. Units wishing to use TroopMaster to print their own blue cards must use perforated Blue Card paper available from TroopMaster.

Unit leader signatures are required on all cards, and cards must be presented before a Scout can begin a Merit Badge. The provisional Scoutmaster may sign blue cards for Scouts in his provisional Troop. Completed cards will be distributed to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week. The Area Directors and Program Director will be available to discuss any problems or answer any questions. Once the summer camp season has ended all advancement records are returned to the Haverhill office.

Merit Badge Counselors All Merit Badge Counselors at Wah-Tut-Ca are qualified members of the camp staff under the supervision of the Program Director, and in many cases, under the direct supervision of an area director certified by National Camping School as a specialist in their field. All Merit Badge Counselors are also trained and certified by the Yankee Clipper Council Advancement Committee.

Partial Merit Badge Completions If a Scout has completed only a portion of the requirements for a Merit Badge, he will be given a "Partial Completion Form" stating which requirements have been met. The form will be signed by an approved Merit Badge counselor and should serve as a notice to out of camp counselors that requirements were completed with an approved counselor. This form is valid until the Scout's eighteenth birthday. A partial completion from Wah-Tut-Ca will be honored at Wah-Tut- Ca and we typically accept partials from other Scout camps provided proper documentation is included.

At Wah-Tut-Ca we aim to uphold the highest standards for Merit Badge completion. Per BSA advancement standards, any Merit Badge counselor reserve the right to test a Scout on material worked on with councilors outside to verify that the Scout has completed the requirement in accordance with our standards.

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We cannot accept notes that suggest the Scout completed requirements outside of camp. If a Scout has worked with an approved council Merit Badge counselor outside of camp, we will be happy to provide documentation of the requirements they completed at Wah-Tut-Ca as well as proof of our counselors' qualifications to teach that badge upon request. The Scout can take that partial back to his home counselor who can then sign off the badge as complete.

Emergency Procedures The health and safety of everyone in camp is our primary concern. The best defense against any emergency is preparedness. Being prepared and understanding policies and practices governing the actions of staff and campers are the adult leaders' responsibilities. Each leader must not only know what to do in an emergency, but also what can be done to prevent them. Please become very familiar with the contents of this section. In time of crisis, there is only limited time to react. An emergency drill will be conducted within the first 24 hours of camp.

General In any emergency, the following should be kept in mind:

● Notify the nearest staff member immediately ● Do not make any premature decisions or give any instructions or information unless relayed to you by

the Camp Director or his designee. ● Leaders/Staff members, above all, should remain calm and collected. Set the proper frame of mind

and avoid panic during the emergency. ● A siren emergency may only be initiated and ended by the Camp Director or his designee. Not all

emergencies are camp-wide; only the Camp Director can determine the severity of emergencies. ● Unless it is a life-threatening emergency, the Camp Director must be consulted before emergency

services can be called.

Siren A camp-wide emergency will be signaled by blasts from the camp siren. Non-camp-wide emergencies will be relayed down through the chain of command. Follow all instructions exactly. A full set of written emergency procedures will be distributed upon your arrival at camp.

Reporting When an emergency presents itself, the following steps should be followed:

● Take all steps to ensure that no further injury or potential injurious situations have been addressed. ● Report the emergency to the nearest staff member. ● Give a very clear and calm report: who, what, when, where, how, etc.

Restricted Areas While none of the program areas or equipment should be used without supervision of the Wah- Tut-Ca staff, the following areas of camp require special attention.

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Aquatics Areas: Entry to the waterfront is restricted to an approved entrance and exit and only when waterfront personnel permit such use. Under no circumstances should any Scouts be in the water along the camp shores unless an approved aquatic activity is taking place, supervised by the Aquatics Director. Waterfront personnel are in complete charge of all Waterfront activities.

Rifle & Archery Ranges: Use of these areas is under the direct supervision of the appropriate Range Officers. Range Officers will control access to the range.

C.O.P.E.: The use of the C.O.P.E. area is restricted to approved times and all activities must be supervised by the C.O.P.E. staff. C.O.P.E. personnel are in complete charge of all C.O.P.E. area activities. Units and individuals must have the permission of the C.O.P.E. staff to enter the area.

Climbing: The bouldering wall and climbing tower (aka the Helix) should only be used under direct supervision of the Climbing staff. If your unit wishes to use these facilities, please schedule a time with the Climbing staff.

The Kiln: Two or three times throughout the week, the handicrafts staff will be firing Scouts' artwork. The kiln gets extremely hot, and the shed that it's in gets pretty warm, too. No one should be in the shed without the Handicrafts Director present.

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where is Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation? A: 292 Blakes Hill Rd, Northwood, NH 03261 For Scout-mail please include Troop and campsite. For staff mail, please include baked goods.

Q: How much does camp cost? A: One week of camp is $375 or $425 if not paid in full before June 1st. Patrol cooking troops will receive a $40 discount per boy per week but must supply their own food. Stay an additional week at any time for just $275.

Q: Are the prices all the same for EXTREME programs? A: Yes, there is no difference in pricing between troop weeks and Extreme programs.

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Q: How much do pictures cost? A: Photos are $8 a piece. They will be taken on Monday and can be picked up on Friday.

Q: What if my Troop is owed money? A: If your Troop is owed money for any reason, all requests must be made through the Council Office. No refunds will be issued at Wah-Tut-Ca.

Q: When do I get my site deposit check? A: Your deposit should have already been credited to your account in the online registration system. If you believe there has been an error, please contact Tony Silvia at [email protected]

Q: When can I arrive at camp? A: You can arrive at camp any time on Sunday morning. The service center will be open starting at 10:30 a.m. Expect your Troop guide to arrive at your campsite at around 11 a.m.

Q: When should I arrive at camp? A: Your day will go a lot smoother if all of your Scouts and leaders arrive in camp and are ready to go on the mandatory camp tour at noon.

Q: How many vehicles are allowed in the site? A: Leader vehicles will be allowed into the site, one at a time, to drop off gear. However, once they are unloaded they MUST be parked in one of the camp lots. No vehicles will be allowed to remain in the sites without the camp director's permission.

Q: What time is lights out? A: 11 p.m.

Q: Does everyone need a med form? A: They sure do. Everyone who will be in camp for more than 24 hours and/or plans to participate in any of the camp's activities, such as swimming at our waterfront, must have a valid med form. You MUST have the updated med form provided online at http://www.yccbsa.org/camping/medical-forms/55073.

Q: Do I have to hand in all of my medications to the nurse? A: YES! They must be kept locked up at the health lodge. (except inhalers and epi-pens)

Q: Are visitors welcome? A: Sure thing. We love showing off camp. Just inform all visitors that they MUST first sign in at the Service Center and get a wristband. If they're going to stay for meals, don't forget to purchase additional meal tickets.

Q: When is the absolute latest I need to have the Troop out of camp? A: We know you had a ton of fun and don't want to leave, but we really need you to be out by 11 a.m. on Saturday. If you want to stay a second week in our provisional site, just let us know and we can

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probably work something out. Q: Is there stuff adult leaders can do at camp? A: Absolutely. As an adult you are more than welcome to participate in the area activities following the same rules as all the campers. If you're feeling handy or crafty, the ranger has a long list of projects that need to be done around camp. If you would like a list of these projects before you arrive, you can contact our camp ranger at: 603-942-8166. We also offer CPR Certification, Youth Protection Training, Climb on Safely, Leave No Trace, Safety Afloat, and Safe Swim Defense classes.

Q: Is there internet access in camp? A: YES! Through the donations of a few generous individuals, we will have internet access at Northbrook Lodge and the Service Center this summer. Information on getting access will be available at the Scoutmaster meeting on Sunday.

Q: One of my Scouts has dietary issues. What do I do? A: We see all sorts of dietary restrictions every summer and our kitchen staff is great at making sure everyone is well fed and safe while they are at camp. Appendix B of this document is our special diet request form. It's also available online as a fillable PDF. Follow the instructions on the form, and get in touch with us if you have any questions. Bring the form with you to the dining hall on Sunday and we'll get everything worked out. We have people in camp almost every week with the more common dietary restrictions (peanut allergies, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, etc.) and typically have food on hand for these individuals. If you have a less common restriction, please get in touch with us ahead of time to make sure we have food on hand or make arrangements to bring your own if necessary. (Appendix B)

Q: Can I bring my own guns or bows to camp? A: No.

Q: Do you accept credit cards? A: Yes, the Trading Post has a credit card machine, and we are able to accept credit cards for purchases in the trading post or for camp fees, pictures, etc.

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Appendix A

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation Adult Leader Roster Troop: _ Campsite: _ Week: _ Name: __________________________________________________________ Position: ________________________________________________________ Days in Camp: □ Monday □ Tuesday □ Wednesday □ Thursday □ Friday Meals: □ Yes □ No

Name: __________________________________________________________ Position: ________________________________________________________ Days in Camp: □ Monday □ Tuesday □ Wednesday □ Thursday □ Friday Meals: □ Yes □ No



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Appendix B SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS --‐ SPECIAL DIET INFORMATION

Yankee Clipper Council strives to make a stay at camp as enjoyable as possible for all Scouts and leaders, regardless of any dietary restriction that they may have. We recognize the concern that a parent or leader may have when sending a Scout with a food allergy to camp, especially for the first time. We will work closely and individually with any parent to insure that special dietary needs are met in a healthy, nutritious and enjoyable way. Our Food Service Team is trained to recognize and work with most food allergens common today. We have experience dealing with allergies related to peanuts and tree nuts, grains, soy, fish and shellfish, as well as lactose and gluten intolerance.

NUT ALLERGIES: Wah--‐Tut--‐Ca and Lone Tree Scout Reservations Dining Halls are Peanut and Tree Nut Free environments. Sunflower Butter is available at every meal as a meal option for Scouts and Leaders. BE ADVISED THAT THE CAMP TRADING POSTS MAY HAVE PRODUCTS WITH NUTS IN THEM.

In addition to food allergens some scouts may have specialized diets due to health, religious* or personal reasons. We will make an effort to meet these needs to the best of our abilities provided adequate notice is given. We offer a vegetarian offering at every meal to those giving advanced notice.

If a Scout or Leader has a severe condition that requires them to consume a diet of highly specialized foods we encourage them to provide us with those foods and we will gladly store and prepare them for you.

Parents or leaders are welcome to contact Yankee Clipper Council Food Service at [email protected] to discuss an individual’s special dietary needs. Please include the Scouts allergies, foods that can and cannot be eaten, and any pertinent information in the e--‐mail. Parents and leaders may also meet with one of our camp Chefs to discuss any needs on the day of their arrival. We ask that any Scoutmaster or leader that has people with special dietary needs fill out the following form and return it to [email protected] at least 2 weeks prior to your stay at camp.

Each meal has a number of options so that even picky eaters can find something to eat. Typical options for breakfast include fruit and cereal. Typical options for lunch and dinner include sun butter jelly and a salad bar.

We won't let anyone go hungry. If a Scout is having a particular problem finding something to eat in the dining hall, his leader can speak with the kitchen staff to make sure that he is eating enough throughout the week.

*Our camps do not keep kosher kitchens. Meals that do not meet with a Scout's kosher requirement will typically have the meal substituted with the vegetarian offering. Other arrangements can be made if this does not meet your needs.

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SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS - SPECIAL DIETARY REQUEST FORM

Scout's Name: _ Unit Number: _ Week or Program: _

Campsite (if staying overnight): _

Person to contact if we have any questions: _

Phone: _

Please List all food allergies:

Please list all special dietary requests (e.g., vegetarian, kosher*, etc.):

* Our camps do not keep kosher kitchens. Meals that do not meet with a Scout's kosher requirement will typically have the meal substituted with the vegetarian offering. Other arrangements can be made if this does not meet your needs.

Please list any special foods being supplied by the scout or leader:

Is there anything else we should know about your dietary needs?

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Appendix C

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation Eat-in-Site Food Request Troop: _ Campsite: ______________ Week: _______________ Day: M T W Th F Meal: B L D # of people eating: _

Main Course Units QTY Vegetables Units QT Y Hamburg Lbs Potatoes Each Hot dogs Each Onions Each Spaghetti Lbs Carrots Each Macaroni Lbs Celery Head Sun butter Cups Lettuce Head Jelly Cups Tomatoes Each American Cheese slices Cucumbers Each

Green peppers Each Bread/Grain Units Hamburger Buns (12 per pack)

pack Misc. Units QT Y

Hotdog Rolls (16 per pack)

Pack BBQ Sauce Cups

White Bread (24 slices per loaf)

Loaf Ketchup Cups

Oatmeal Cups Mustard Cups Relish Cups Drinks Units QTY Mayo Cups Milk (8 oz per bottle)

bottles Flour Cups

Juice Mix (pouch makes 2 Gal)

pouch Salad Dressing Cups

Salt - Fruits Units QTY Pepper - Apples Each Margarine Lbs Oranges Each Oil Cups

Spaghetti Sauce (24 servings per can)

Can

Chocolate Pudding (24 servings per can)

Can

Cinnamon Cups Aluminum Foil Feet

This form will help us deliver the proper quantities and types of food that you requested for each

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meal. Please refer to posted menu for food availability for each meal of each day. Some substitutions may be available on a limited basis - please consult with the chefs 48 hours in advance of each meal or for special requests. Be sure to include any equipment (cook kits, chef kits, utensils, etc.) that you may need.

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